Samsung Dryer Moisture Sensor Replacement #DC61-02627A

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the moisture sensor on a Samsung dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the moisture sensor are when the dryer takes too long, stops too soon, or won’t stop.

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Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit

Model displayed: Samsung Dryer DV405ETPAWR

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[jasonkristek]

I watched several of these videos and couldn't find how you determine which sensor bar is bad. I was about to change both when I noticed there was quite a bit of lint where the wires connect to sensor bars. I cleaned that out and tried dryer without replacing either bar. Worked like a charm. Guess it wasn't getting a good connection. Might try that before buying unnecessary parts, just saying. I appreciate these videos though. I was apprehensive trying this on my own but the clear instructions gave me confidence to try. Thanks!

[emiliotristan]

My Samsung dryer (model DX50F9A8E) would turn on but then would stop and after a few minutes would start again....to the gentleman that provided the information about cleaning the 2 metal sensors before taking the housing filter apart...THANK YOU! (I lost the thread to reply with this comment). But thats exactly what I did, I cleaned the metal sensors with a dish wash sponge (rough side) and that did the trick. Over time, the fabric softener sheets do cover the sensors with that grime or oily substance.

[hinawillownyou]

This was simple and extremely useful. It helped me understand where the moisture sensor was and how a stuck dryer wipe’s was the culprit in causing my dryer to stop too early. Thank you!

[ipodmagic]

This video may apply to most Samsung front loading dryers. However, for models in the DV520 family, there is an extra screw holding the filter housing that is located to the front of the unit. In order to remove the housing, the unit's front panel must be removed. Please refer to any video showing the removal of the front panel first before, then attempt to remove the 3 screws securing the filter housing from inside the unit. I will give it another try tomorrow after work and edit this comment accordingly, if needed.

[jakesarms]

Remove those sensor bars and clean BEHIND them. Mine had lint packed behind them. Some Samsung models have only one screw and a pinch tab to remove them. No need for replacement- There's no moving parts - nothing to burn out .

[JoseGarcia-hzxk]

1-MY wife complained of Dryer not ending dry cycle in auto mode
2-Looked around and followed this video procedure to replace sensors
3- However failing, had her show me issue on actual machine
4- Turns out she had the "Wrinkle Prevent" button depressed extending cycle 90 minutes
5- Turned Wrinkle Prevent Button off, now all is ok (I'am sure they are just metal plates, unlikely to fail as they are just conductors )

[mathewfildes]

On some of these Samsung's you have to take the whole front off the dryer to reach a screw to take filter housing out. Found out hard way.

[Ahennem]

I was having a problem with my dryer ending the cycle after 5 min or so. Turns out there was just an old dryer sheet stuck to the sensors and would cause it to end the cycle. Removed the sheet and it works again lol.

[gracilism]

Unfortunately newer Samsungs do not remove like this any longer. It seems like the front panel will have to be removed to access some of the screws.

[catalinalb]

Hello I did measure 8.5v between the two sensor bars with the dryer plugged in and on. Is this value good or bad? It's a Samsung dryer and the problem is that is that dose not finish the cycle. And the clothes are wet. I did open the unit cleaned and check the heater check the thermoswitches and the sensors nothing wrong there. Don't know what the problem is. The bearing in the back needs replacement but first I would like to see that is running. Model number SDC3D702 Samsung

[Manny-pfoi]

Do you have video for changing the sensor of DV456, DV422 or DV400?

[bloodocean]

Would it be possible to fix the connectors to the sensors? One of mine broke trying to take it off

[shanesokoluk]

The sensors are active during the Normal, Heavy duty, Perm press, Delicates and Sanitize cycles.

[icerduzit]

I have a Samsung dryer and i unplugged the machine, took off 3 bolts from the housing unit and cant seem to take off the housing it wants to come off but gets caught wit its plastic trim any help. I can see the sensor and looks exactly the same as your video. Please reply really need your help thanks.

[YamahaCSRG]

On my model no. DV328AEW/XAA (model no. is found inside door or on back of dryer) you do NOT need to remove the large, gray plastic housing shown here. Rather, the moisture sensor bars are held in a smaller plastic housing with ONE SCREW in the bottom of the larger gray plastic housing. Look inside carefully with a flashlight BEFORE removing the screws shown in this video.  On my model, simply remove that 1 screw in the smaller housing and withdraw the small, gray, plastic housing a bit to disconnect the electrical leads to the sensor bars. The sensor bars and housing then come out as a small unit. You can then take the small unit to a work area and remove the sensor bars and clean them and the small housing. Lint gets trapped all around the bars; that may be the only problem.

[elenmerikostudio]

hello, please help me determine the model of the dryer

[pettyfog]

Do you people actually READ OTHER COMMENTS before posting?
Ridiculous... Does it work on time dry? If not, it is the heater, not sensors. If doesnt start at all, not the sensors!
Geesh!

[chamberscountyoutdoorexpoo]

How do you determine the moister sensor is the issue? My dryer model no DV52J8700EP will start but will not dry. The belt does not engage the barrel and the heater will not kick on. Samsung Support says most likely a sensor, but would not specify which sensor without a repair man looking at it.

[thomasmcneill]

Do I really need the sensors connected! Because my clothes don’t dry like it supposed to

[bobcazz]

What model # ru working on
I need video on Samsung dryer Dv45H 7000